Commercial Solutions Graduate

Company Description

As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.

At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.

You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays.

Job Description

This graduate role will be within our Visa Commercial Solutions (VCS) Small & Medium Business (SMB) Europe team which has responsibility for the regional P&L and product vision of SMB solutions, including creation of issuer and segment strategies, commercialisation of new and enhanced solutions & services encompassing "One Visa", research and thought leadership and client engagement with our issuing financial institutions and partners. The team serves financial institutions, partners and their downstream clients serving SMBs through tailored payment solutions and propositions.

As a graduate, reporting to the SMB Go-To-Market Director for Europe, you will support panEuropean SMB initiatives by executing analyses, preparing materials, and coordinating crossfunctional workstreams under the guidance of senior team members. The role focuses on reliable delivery, clear communication, and ramping up on the SMB/payments landscape.

What we expect day to day

• Support pan‑European initiatives and projects that advance SMB objectives by coordinating tasks, tracking milestones, and preparing updates under a senior team member's direction
• Contribute to market and competitive intelligence by gathering data, maintaining trackers, and drafting concise summaries for review before sharing with VCS stakeholders
• Translate data into clear visuals and draft slides to support commercialisation efforts; maintain sales enablement artifacts and update repeatable playbooks owned by senior team members
• Partner with cross‑functional teams on defined workstreams; schedule meetings, capture actions, and ensure follow‑ups to drive a consistent approach to SMB growth
• Provide planning support (e.g., inputs to the SMB Strategy 2030 workstream, quarterly business reviews) by compiling data packs, QA‑checking numbers, and preparing executive materials
• Run recurring portfolio and funnel reports; assist in segmentation, whitespace sizing, and prioritisation by preparing templates and first‑pass analyses for review
• Assist with client engagements by assembling pitching materials, coordinating workshop logistics, and capturing outcomes; help draft thought‑leadership summaries and distribute approved content
• Build working knowledge of Visa SMB solutions and the market landscape; complete enablement modules and maintain solution comparison sheets and FAQs

Qualifications

• Permanent Authorization to work in the U.K is a precondition of employment for this position. Home Office sponsorship requirement mean that Visa will not be in a position to sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position. Future sponsorship will not be considered.
• All degrees are welcome to apply.
• Current university student (studying for either a bachelors or masters) graduating in the summer of 2026.

Desirable Skills:

• Exposure to SMB, payments/fintech, or partner ecosystems through coursework, internships, or project work
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (filters, lookups, pivots) and slide creation (PowerPoint/Slides); familiarity with basic data visualisation
• Clear, concise communicator who can turn data into simple stories; strong writing, structuring, and attention to detail
• Organised, dependable, and proactive with follow‑through; able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with guidance in a matrixed environment
• Collaborative teammate with a learning mindset and the confidence to ask clarifying questions
• Professional integrity, sound judgment, and respect for data governance and confidentiality

Additional Information

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.